Red Light Therapy for Inflammatory Support

A non-invasive, evidence-led, drug-free approach to supporting inflammatory balance, circulation and recovery at a cellular level.

Why Inflammatory Balance Matters

Chronic inflammation can affect far more than one area of the body. From joint discomfort and muscle soreness to inflammatory skin stress and fatigue, ongoing inflammation often slows recovery and impacts overall wellbeing.

Red light therapy - also known as photobiomodulation (PBM) - is a non-invasive, evidence-led treatment designed to support the body’s natural inflammatory balance at a cellular level. At ReGen Rooms in Royal Leamington Spa, red light therapy is used to help calm inflammation, support tissue repair and improve recovery without medication or downtime.

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NovoTHOR whole-body red light therapy bed in a calm treatment room at ReGen Rooms, Royal Leamington Spa.

What is Inflammation?

Inflammation is a natural immune response that helps the body heal after injury, stress or infection. In the short term, it is protective. Problems arise when inflammation becomes persistent or dysregulated, often influenced by factors such as:

  • Ongoing physical or mental stress

  • Poor sleep and recovery

  • Repetitive strain or injury

  • Skin barrier disruption

  • Hormonal imbalance

  • Systemic inflammatory load

Chronic inflammation is now recognised as a contributing factor in joint discomfort, muscle soreness, inflammatory skin concerns, fatigue and slower healing.

How Red Light Therapy Helps Calm Inflammation

Red light therapy uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light that penetrate beneath the skin’s surface and are absorbed by the mitochondria — the energy centres of the cell.

Supporting Cellular Energy (ATP)

When cells are inflamed or under stress, energy production can become less efficient. Red light therapy supports mitochondrial function, helping optimise cellular energy (ATP) so tissues can regulate inflammatory signalling and recover more effectively.

Cellular support

Improving Circulation & Oxygen Delivery

Red and near-infrared light can support microcirculation, increasing blood flow and oxygen delivery to affected tissues. This helps clear inflammatory by-products and deliver nutrients required for repair.

  • Remove inflammatory by-products
  • Deliver nutrients required for repair
  • Support tissue resilience and recovery
Microcirculation

Supporting Tissue Repair & Recovery

By influencing cellular energy, circulation and inflammatory signalling, red light therapy supports the body’s natural repair processes — particularly useful for inflammatory stress linked to physical activity or repetitive strain.

Recovery support
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Client lying inside NovoTHOR red light therapy bed during full-body photobiomodulation session at ReGen Rooms.
Client using targeted red light therapy inside a clinical LED light bed at ReGen Rooms, Royal Leamington Spa.

Red Light Therapy for Inflammation: Who It Supports (and Who It’s Not For)

Explore who this therapy commonly supports, the inflammatory concerns people use it for, and when it may not be suitable.

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Common

Muscle or Joint Inflammation

Used to support recovery where muscles or joints feel inflamed, stiff or under ongoing strain.

Recovery-focused

Exercise-Related Soreness

Helpful where inflammation contributes to delayed recovery or muscle soreness after activity.

Skin support

Inflammatory Skin Stress

Used to support skin experiencing ongoing inflammatory stress or slow repair.

Often overlooked

Inflammation-Linked Fatigue

Often chosen where ongoing inflammation contributes to low energy or general fatigue.

General support

General Stiffness or Discomfort

Supports people managing low-level stiffness linked to inflammation or reduced recovery.

Red light therapy is typically used alongside other wellness and recovery approaches, rather than as a stand-alone treatment.

Client undergoing whole-body red light therapy in a NovoTHOR bed at ReGen Rooms wellness clinic.
Closed NovoTHOR whole-body photobiomodulation bed inside a calm treatment room at ReGen Rooms.
View into a red light therapy treatment room at ReGen Rooms featuring a NovoTHOR whole-body bed.

Evidence-led

Evidence-Led Inflammation Protocols at ReGen Rooms

Our protocols are guided by published research on wavelength, session length and frequency — adapted into practical, wellness-focused plans.

Protocol 1

Muscle & Joint Inflammation + Slow Recovery

Goal: Support inflammatory balance, improve recovery capacity, and reduce stiffness or post-exercise soreness.

Targeted LED + PEMF (Celler8)

Frequency
2–3× per week
Session time
12–20 minutes
Duration
6–8 weeks
Focus
Red + NIR + PEMF support

Whole-Body Photobiomodulation (NovoTHOR)

Frequency
1–2× per week
Session time
12 minutes
Duration
Ongoing (min. 6–8 weeks)

Why this works

Evidence-led PBM and PEMF approaches are commonly used to support:

  • Inflammatory signalling balance
  • Cellular energy (ATP) and recovery efficiency
  • Microcirculation and oxygen delivery
  • Tissue repair and resilience

Combining targeted sessions with whole-body PBM can support both local tissue recovery and wider systemic inflammatory load.

Protocols are guided by published photobiomodulation research and delivered using clinical-grade systems. Have a question? Speak to a member of our team.

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Evidence for Photobiomodulation (PBM) for Inflammation & Recovery

Below is an evidence-led snapshot of how red and near-infrared light therapy (PBM) is studied for inflammatory balance, tissue repair and recovery. This section is designed for quick scanning, with expandable details if you want the science.

Inflammation markers

Inflammatory Signalling Support

PBM has been investigated for its potential to influence pro-inflammatory signalling pathways and support a more balanced inflammatory response in stressed tissues.

What studies often measure
  • Changes in inflammatory markers (e.g., IL-6, TNF-α) in specific study contexts
  • Swelling, tenderness and functional outcomes after strain or procedures
  • Short-term recovery metrics (comfort, mobility, perceived soreness)

Recovery & repair

Tissue Repair & Cellular Energy (ATP)

PBM is commonly studied for mitochondrial interactions (often discussed as ATP support), which may relate to recovery, repair capacity and resilience under inflammatory load.

Mechanisms researchers discuss
  • Mitochondrial photoacceptors (often cytochrome c oxidase is discussed)
  • Cell signalling changes associated with repair pathways
  • Microcirculation and oxygen delivery in treated tissues

Post-exercise soreness

Muscle Soreness & Training Recovery

Exercise trials often examine whether PBM can support post-workout recovery, soreness perception and markers linked to training stress.

What’s usually reported
  • Perceived muscle soreness and recovery ratings
  • Performance measures in repeated bouts (context-dependent)
  • Biomarkers used as proxies for muscle stress (study-specific)

At ReGen Rooms (Royal Leamington Spa), we use clinical-grade photobiomodulation as a supportive, non-invasive approach for inflammatory stress, recovery and tissue repair — with protocols guided by session length, frequency and comfort.

Together, Celler8 and NovoTHOR allow us to support inflammation both locally and systemically - combining targeted LED light therapy with PEMF for precision support, alongside full-body photobiomodulation to address inflammatory load and recovery at a whole-body level.

Our Equipment

Client receiving full-body red light therapy to support skin tone, circulation and cellular repair

Celler8 LED Light Therapy

Red & Blue Light Therapy + PEMF

Celler8 is a targeted LED light therapy system that combines red, blue and near-infrared wavelengths with pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) technology to support localised inflammation management and tissue recovery. This multi-modal approach allows sessions to be tailored to areas affected by inflammatory stress - such as muscles, joints or inflamed skin - where precision and controlled exposure matter.

By pairing photobiomodulation with PEMF, Celler8 supports cellular energy production (ATP), circulation and inflammatory signalling, helping tissues regulate stress responses and recover more efficiently. The addition of PEMF enhances the therapeutic environment by supporting cellular communication and recovery processes alongside light-based treatment.

Celler8 is commonly used for post-exercise soreness, localised inflammation, inflammatory skin stress, and recovery following physical strain, where targeted support can make a meaningful difference.

Treatments are comfortable, non-invasive and designed to integrate seamlessly into a wider recovery or wellness routine.

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Full-body LED red light therapy panel delivering photobiomodulation to support skin health and recovery

NovoTHOR is a full-body red and near-infrared light therapy system designed to support inflammation regulation at a systemic level. By delivering clinically consistent wavelengths across the entire body, NovoTHOR helps optimise cellular energy production, circulation and inflammatory balance - all of which influence recovery and overall wellbeing.

Whole-body photobiomodulation is often used to support widespread or persistent inflammation, including muscle and joint discomfort, fatigue linked to inflammatory load, and slower recovery from physical or lifestyle stressors. By improving circulation and cellular efficiency throughout the body, NovoTHOR supports recovery from the inside out.

Sessions are calm, non-thermal and guided to suit individual recovery and wellness goals, making NovoTHOR a powerful complement to targeted therapies.

NovoTHOR XL Whole-Body Red Light

Full Body Red Light Therapy
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GOOD TO KNOW

Is Red Light Therapy Safe?

Red light therapy is considered a low-risk, non-invasive treatment when delivered using clinical-grade equipment and appropriate protocols.

Sessions are:

  • Non-invasive

  • Painless

  • UV-free

  • Non-thermal

  • Suitable for regular use

All sessions at ReGen Rooms are guided to ensure appropriate exposure times and frequencies based on individual goals.

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Red light therapy session designed to support skin wellness, relaxation and cellular health at ReGen Rooms

Red Light Therapy For Inflammation in Leamington Spa

Located in Royal Leamington Spa, ReGen Rooms offers evidence-led red light therapy in a calm, supportive clinical environment. Whether you’re managing ongoing inflammation, supporting recovery or looking to improve overall wellbeing, our team can guide you through a personalised approach.

All treatments are designed to complement a wider wellness approach that may include:

Explore Our Therapies

If you’re looking for red light therapy for inflammation in Leamington Spa, our team can guide you through the most appropriate protocol based on your skin goals.

  • Red light therapy reduces inflammation by supporting mitochondrial function inside cells. Specific red and near-infrared wavelengths help increase cellular energy (ATP), improve circulation, and regulate inflammatory signalling, allowing tissues to recover more efficiently and calm chronic inflammatory stress.

  • Yes. Red light therapy is commonly used to support muscle and joint inflammation by improving blood flow, oxygen delivery, and tissue repair. Research shows photobiomodulation can help reduce soreness, stiffness, and recovery time associated with physical strain or overuse.

  • Most inflammation-focused protocols involve 2–3 targeted sessions per week for 6–8 weeks, with optional whole-body sessions weekly. Results are cumulative, meaning consistency over time is more important than one-off treatments.

  • Red light therapy is considered a low-risk, non-invasive treatment when delivered using clinical-grade devices and appropriate protocols. Sessions are non-thermal, painless, and free from UV exposure, making them suitable for regular use as part of a recovery or wellness routine.

  • Yes. Red light therapy is often used alongside other wellness and recovery approaches, such as physiotherapy, strength training, mobility work, or PEMF. It is typically viewed as a supportive therapy rather than a replacement for medical treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • SKIN HEALTH & REJUVENTATION

    Red light therapy supports collagen production, boosts cellular repair, and improves overall skin tone and texture. It can help with acne, fine lines, scarring, pigmentation and dullness while strengthening the skin barrier.

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  • FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT

    Research shows red light therapy can reduce tender points, improve energy levels and ease widespread pain associated with fibromyalgia. Regular sessions may support better sleep, reduced fatigue and improved daily function.

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  • SLEEP QUALITY & CIRCADIAN RHYTHM

    Red light therapy can help regulate the body’s natural circadian rhythm, making it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep. It can support deeper, more restorative rest - especially for people struggling with insomnia, stress or irregular sleep patterns.

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